There are some of you who are probably tired of Ron Johnson by now, and to those of you who are, I apologize. Unfortunately, I made my mind up about this on Sunday and there’s no turning back now!
Yesterday, I shared a tweet from Ron Johnson, former Minnesota Gopher and Baltimore Raven, pertaining to Silas Redd. Later in the day, our friends over at Nittany Lions Den did some fact-checking on Ron Johnson’s tweets.
Now, we’ll take a more recreational look at Mr. Johnson and his humorous mis-understanding of the english language. If it feels like piling on, I apologize, but hopefully you’ll get a laugh out of it.
#Gophers vs #Wolverines The Real U of M versus that fake U of M in Ann Arbor. Maroon & Gold vs Maize & Blue. Ok seriously Maize??? Wow
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) October 30, 2012
This tweet is unrelated, but it sheds some light on the individual we’re dealing with. Blurred sense of reality.
Silas Redd is pretty much showing out this season. #PennState would not have showcased his talent with that shamble they have goin on
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 3, 2012
The tweet that started it all! He probably meant “in shambles” but it quickly becomes clear that english is not Mr. Johnson’s strong suit.
It amazes me how fans look at records and think that is the definition o shamble. Shamble is when you can't keep a program together #PSU
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
Actually, the definition of “shamble” is to walk or move along in an awkward or unsteady way. But facts have already become optional.
@ldorenkamp @evilbillobrien showcasing meaning they can be seen on prime time TV. #PSU wouldn't give him that ability
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
Well…..that’s not true. Penn State has been in primetime TV twice, so…. more unfacts.
@GrahamLTE @ydrpennstate they won't put PSU on prime time until the post season band is over. That's all I meant
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
Oh, well that makes sense, as untrue as it is.
@EricBlack52 shamble is when you are banned from post season. Lets be real about that situation fanatic or realistic? Come on now
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
We’ve actually discussed the definition of “shamble”, Mr. Johnson.
@liamkraz yes PSU is playin well I didn't say they weren't. Shamble is what is goin on behind closed doors buddy
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
Still no.
@Anthony_Beck33 I agree. I have no ill will either. Just saying when watching ABC, NBC, CBS and ESPN Silas saw USC but the ban hurt PSU
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
Penn State has been on ABC or ESPN every week but one, a night game on BTN.
@TimTolleyVBR bowl games and top 25 is showcase. No misunderstanding. Show me PSU on Top 25 post season and I will back pedal
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
Oh, so showcasing is done with post-season polls and the San Diego County Credit Union Bowl! Got it!
@andrew16875 @timtolleyvbr I said that Shamble. Get it right. Before season started it was and be honest. I wasn't speaking current
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
We KNOW what you said, and there has never been a more current statement than “Silas Redd IS showing out…”
@TimTolleyVBR if you weren't a PSU an you wouldn't care either. Like the billions of others who don't
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
Actually, I always take notice when people spew random false opinions as fact, with no plans of ever defending the statement. Happens too often.
@TimTolleyVBR Showase- display prominently. On national stage Sandusky ruined prominence sorry to say. Maybe next year. Bad taste for world
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
Finally a little truth, although it has little to do with the point. Penn State is on national television pretty much every week, just like they always have been.
@TimTolleyVBR if its not on here it's not national stage. If its not 8pm it's not national stage.
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
So if it’s not on at 8pm in California, where less than half of America lives, it’s not national. More issues with definitions.
@Ben_Jones88 I never said better off at USC. Before season started he disliked the bad media coverage. Hindsight is 20/20
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
Um you kinda said exactly that.
Whelp RT @ItsRonJohnson: have you ever considered how Redd felt playing for a child molester. That could have made him feel bad
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) November 4, 2012
Mr. Johnson deleted this tweet, like many others, but Ben had already recorded it into history.
@PennStateFanPSU @coachlamekiffin Guilty by association. Hidin it is as bad. But twist my words around its cool I enjoy it
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
“Playing for a child molester” isn’t twisted. It’s a quote.
@pdiehm I didn't implicate others. I meant that the affiliation just gave bad taste
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 4, 2012
In fairness, calling innocent people child molesters is worse than implicating.
@SteelCityKid45 I see that now. I was recruited by Joe Pa so I have nothing but respect for him. I would never say something like that.
— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 5, 2012
You wouldn’t? Curt, do you agree?
I thought we established that facts were optional in the beginning!
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